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  'Land of Happiness' Director Chu Chang-min: 'Wanted to Depict an Era of Barbarism'

  SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Yonhap) -- Director Chu Chang-min's latest film, Land of Happiness, set to be released on August 14, explores the turbulent period in South Korean history following the assassinati
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  Fu Bao's big-screen homecoming: beloved panda's tale to hit Korean cinemas

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Fu Bao, South Korea's first native-born giant panda, is set to return to the country next month -- on the big screen.At a press event Thursday promoting the upcoming documentary "My Dearest Fu Bao,&
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  Fu Bao's big-screen homecoming: beloved panda's tale to hit Korean cinemas

  By Woo Jae-yeon SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Fu Bao, South Korea's first native-born giant panda, is set to return to the country next month -- on the big screen. At a press event Thursday promot
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  Jannabi's Choi Jung-hoon and Actress Han Ji-min Dating: Sparked by KBS 'The Seasons' Appearance

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- Top actress Han Ji-min (42) and singer Choi Jung-hoon (32), lead vocalist of the band Jannabi, and are confirmed to be in a romantic relationship. On the 8th, Peponi Music,
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  Lim Young-woong Celebrates 8th Debut Anniversary, Thanks Fandom

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- "Let's continue to create many joyful moments together," said singer Lim Young-woong as he expressed his thoughts on reaching the 8-year milestone in his car
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  'Train to Busan' director to produce Netflix adaptation of classic Japanese sci-fi

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- "Parasyte: The Grey" director Yeon Sang-ho will produce a series adaptation of an iconic Japanese film from 1960, the global streaming service said Thursday. Y
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  Go Hyun-jung Cast in Genie TV's 'Namib' as Idol Producer

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean actress Go Hyun-jung is set to transform into a star producer nurturing idols in the new Genie TV drama 'Namib.' On the 8th, Genie TV announced the cast
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  'Train to Busan' director to produce Netflix adaptation of classic Japanese sci-fi

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- "Parasyte: The Grey" director Yeon Sang-ho will produce a series adaptation of an iconic Japanese film from 1960, the global streaming service said Thursday.Yeon, known for "Train to Busan" (2016) and
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  'Victory' Director Park Beom-soo "Wanted to Create Movie Like 'Bring It On'"

  SEOUL, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- "These days, we all need a bit of cheering up. I hoped audiences would leave the theater feeling uplifted after watching this movie." On the 7th, at a café in Jo
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  'Victory' Heroine Lee Hye-ri Dazzles Girl's Day members with Dance Moves

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Lee Hye-ri, former member of Girl's Day, showcases her dance skills after a long hiatus in the upcoming film 'Victory' directed by Park Bum-soo, set to release o
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  (Movie Review) 'The Land of Happiness' weaves gripping courtroom drama with 1979 assassination

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- South Korean filmmaker Choo Chang-min's political courtroom drama "The Land of Happiness" opens with a recreation of then President Park Chung-hee's assassination in October 1979, a watersh
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  Slow or Fast, Life Deserves Respect: 'Miss Night and Day' Star Jung Eun-ji

  SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- Jung Eun-ji, who portrayed the struggling job seeker Lee Mi-jin in the recently concluded JTBC drama "Miss Night and Day," reflected on her role, emphasizing that
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  Dex Calls 3rd Season of 'The Zone: Survival Mission' Tough Nut to Crack

  SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- "I thought it would be easy until I actually tried it. All the 'tough guy' facade I've built up crumbled," laughed Dex at the production presentation
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  Jeon Do-yeon Says Film 'Revolver' Lets Actors 'Fully Unleash Their Performances'

  SEOUL, August 6 (Yonhap) -- Directed by Oh Seung-wook, the film "Revolver" begins with former detective Soo-young (played by Jeon Do-yeon) being released from prison after serving a two-ye
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  Actor Eom Tae-goo: 'I'm a Huge Introvert, But Gotta Do My Job'

  SEOUL, August 6 (Yonhap) -- Actor Eom Tae-goo, known for his introverted personality, was met at a cafe in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, on the 5th. When asked if he would choose to be an actor again if he
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  Jeon Do-yeon opens up about initial hesitation on 'Revolver' project

  By Woo Jae-yeonSEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- Actress Jeon Do-yeon on Monday reflected on her initial reluctance to accept a role in the action thriller "Revolver," which came after a four-year wait for the film's script to be completed.&
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  Laughter Abounds with Middle-Aged Couple Chemistry in 'Mission: Cross'

  SEOUL, August 5 (Yonhap) -- Yeom Jung-ah and Hwang Jung-min bring a fresh twist to the middle-aged couple dynamic in director Lee Myung-hoon's film "Mission: Cross," set to premiere on
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  KOFIC Issues Warning Over Unconventional Release of 'Despicable Me 4'

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has issued a warning regarding the controversial pre-release paid screenings of the Hollywood animated film 'Despicable Me 4,' which
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  'Pilot' debuts at No. 1 at weekend box office, surpassing 1 million viewers

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The Korean comedy film "Pilot," starring Cho Jung-seok, has debuted at the top of the weekend box office, attracting nearly 1.1 million viewers, data showed Monda
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  'Pilot' debuts at No. 1 at weekend box office, surpassing 1 million viewers

  SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Yonhap) -- The Korean comedy film "Pilot," starring Cho Jung-seok, has debuted at the top of the weekend box office, attracting nearly 1.1 million viewers, data showed Monday. Released Wednesday, "Pilot" drew mo